San Francisco Shag Jam

The 2nd Annual San Francisco Shag Jam at the Verdi Club, SF (October 17-19, 2008)
On Friday October 17th, Saturday October 18th and Sunday October 19th, fast, furious and flying feet will gather from far and near for the San Francisco Shag Jam. Nearly 80 years after the swing kids of the 1930's started dancing the Collegiate Shag, a melting pot of young and old conveen to flip, flop and fly on the dance floor.
A vintage swing dance of the 1930's, the Collegiate Shag is danced side by side, or in open and closed position. Footwork, kicks, spins and close connection, the Collegiate Shag reminds you of the old-time cartoons in which the legs looked like noodles! The Collegiate Shag became so popular that even the prim and proper Arthur Murray taught the Collegiate Shag!
Friday Night, aka "The Collegiate Ball" features a Vintage Hair Styling Class for the Dolls and Vintage Clothes Styling Class for the Daddy O's, live music by Don Neely & His 10 piece Royal Society Jazz Orchestra, Dance Performances, Collegiate Shag Championships(Prelims & Spotlight Finals), Pin-Ups and Classic Cars! Join in on the history and dress in your best Vintage College/Varsity Sweater wear.
Saturday Day features an all day Collegiate Shag Workshop with 2006 National Jitterbug Collegiate Shag Champions!!!
Saturday Night, aka "The Mobsters Ball" features live music Mora's Modern Swingtet, Speakeasy, Five Course Dinner, Mobsters Shoot Out!!, Pin-Ups and Classic Cars! Join in on the history and dress in your best 1930s wear (Knickers, Bow-Ties, Dresses, Suits, etc.). Dress Code Strictly Enforced
Sunday Day features more Collegiate Shag Classes with 2006 National Jitterbug Collegiate Shag Champions!!!
Sunday Night, aka "The Varsity Drag" features live music from JP & The Rhythm Chasers. The first ever, Collegiate Shag Jack 'N' Jill and many more!!!!!!